The 4th Annual ATU Scholars Symposium provides students with the opportunity to practice presentation skills on research topics or information salient to their chosen fields. This year's symposium will feature a mixture of in-person and online presentations and will take place on April 9th, 2026
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| Thursday, April 9th | ||
| 8:00 AM |
Advancing Community Health Through the Use of a Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program Luis Alvarado Diaz, Arkansas Tech University Online 8:00 AM |
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An Assessment and Comparison of Expert System Performance and Large Language Model Performance Carter A. Lange, Arkansas Tech University Online 8:00 AM |
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Arranging for Small Trumpet Ensemble Evelyn M. Leding, Arkansas Tech University Online 8:00 AM |
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| 8:00 AM |
Assessing the Impact of Kindergarten Bootcamp on School Readiness of Incoming Kindergarteners Emily K. Rickner, Arkansas Tech University Online 8:00 AM |
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| 8:00 AM |
Contribution Project to Student Teaching Internship Site Program Rylee Kelley, Arkansas Tech University Online 8:00 AM |
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| 8:00 AM |
Evaluation of Lead Migration at Public Shooting Ranges in Arkansas Torin A. Matthews, Arkansas Tech University Online 8:00 AM |
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| 8:00 AM |
Improving Housing Stability Through Rapid Re-Housing (Vaughn O'Leary & Jacob Sanchez) Vaughn O'Leary, Arkansas Tech University Online 8:00 AM |
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| 8:00 AM |
Predicting Song Popularity with Data Analytics Natalie Smith, Arkansas Tech University Online 8:00 AM |
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| 8:00 AM |
Bethani Walter, Arkansas Tech University Online 8:00 AM |
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Risk to Resilience: A Wildland Fire Preparedness and Mitigation Grant Proposal Jacob Davis, Arkansas Tech University Online 8:00 AM |
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| 8:00 AM |
Sowing Success: Creating a Competitive Agribusiness Startup for the Arkansas Governor's Cup Rose Gunther, Arkansas Tech University Online 8:00 AM |
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| 8:00 AM |
Michael Knight Mr. Online 8:00 AM |
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| 8:00 AM |
Text to Braille Translator Prototype Kristen Avery, Arkansas Tech University Online 8:00 AM |
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| 8:00 AM |
Charlie Mock, Arkansas Tech University Online 8:00 AM |
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| 8:00 AM |
Tyler Parker, Arkansas Tech University Online 8:00 AM |
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| 9:00 AM |
Black Migration from Arkansas to Detroit: The Promise of Prosperity Justin Ripley, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
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| 9:00 AM |
LLM-Based Stock Sentiment and Market Intelligence Platform Joshua Thrower, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
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| 9:00 AM |
MoneyUP: A Predictive Financial Management System for College Students Isaiah J. Adams, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
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| 9:00 AM |
Use of Basal Tree Cavities by Sylvilagus Aquaticus in Central Arkansas Heath R. Williams, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
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| 9:40 AM |
BlazeWatch: A Web-Based Management System for Volunteer Fire Departments Michael J. Heinzen, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM |
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| 9:40 AM |
Forceful Relocation in Fort Smith Kimber D. Campbell, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM |
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| 9:40 AM |
Intentions and Experiences: Customer’s and Producer’s Perspectives on the Modern Farmers’ Market Mihoshi Yamashita, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM |
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| 9:40 AM |
Memorra: A Mobile-First Reminder Application for Personal and Social Event Management Aaron Ngo, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM |
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| 10:20 AM |
From Counting to Advanced Math: How Five Simple Axioms Shape the Mathematical Landscape Joy Skaggs, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM |
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| 10:20 AM |
Ryan Collins, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM |
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| 10:20 AM |
Po Kya, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM |
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| 10:20 AM |
Using Environmental DNA to Locate Western Chicken Turtles in the Mississippi Delta of Arkansas Kai D. Scarangella, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM |
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| 11:00 AM |
Additions to Clarinet Chamber Ensemble Music: A Focus on the Younger Groups Martha Elvira Smith Gomez, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 11:00 AM |
Assessing the Effect of a Human-made Reservoir on the Mussel Community in Caney Creek Trakker Estes, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 11:00 AM |
Ella Grace Bollinger, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 11:00 AM |
Digitizing Transportation Operations at Safe Haven Luke S. Garrett, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 11:40 AM |
Conservation Gap Analysis of The Endemic Flora of Nevada (U.S.A.) Jodi D. Dunn, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM |
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| 11:40 AM |
Fish Community Assessment of Goose Pond Natural Area Macy Sparks, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM |
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| 11:40 AM |
Simple D&D: A Web-Based Character Creation System for Dungeons & Dragons Brennan M. Bondio, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM |
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| 11:40 AM |
Tavern Table: A Peer-to-Peer Online Platform for Collaborative Dungeons & Dragons Campaigns Dustin Needham, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
A Comprehensive Survey of Agentic AI: Design Principles, Security Risks, and Ethical Consideration Md Shaba Sayeed, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Automatic Three Phase Balancing in Utility Applications Ryan Morris, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Lynnlee Mitchell, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
CAR-T Cell Therapy – A Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment Through Precision Immunotherapy Mackenzie R. Epperson, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Jeffrey G. Phillips, Arkansas Tech University Online 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Computational Approaches to Laser Alignment and Phase Correction Joseph E. Temple, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Creating a Floating Volumetric Display Joy Skaggs, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Data Structures & Algorithms Prep Hub: A Technical Interview Preparation Tracker Andrew J. Pinkerton, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Deep Spiking Neural Network Autoencoders for Efficient Temporal Data Compression Shruti Bhandari, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
DERMAL: A Multi-Input Deep Learning Model for Improving Access to Dermatological Screening Aubreye Freeman, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Madison Ward, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Exercise as Treatment for Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in College Students Ashley J. Fountain, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Exploring Patterns of Microhabitat Use Among Darters in the Lower Little River Watershed, Arkansas Nate J. Martin, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Dustin Kohler, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Grassland Bird Community Responses to Fire Management Mason H. Dillard, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Haley Greer, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Interacting Dark Energy Models and the Cosmic Coincidence Problem Gunner W. Hodges, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Investigating the Effect of KCl stress in Raphanus sativus Mason P. Oelke, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
New Directions in GEAR UP STEM Camps: How Activity Design Shapes Socio-Emotional and STEM Outcomes Lilly Rogers, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Population Loss and Site Abandonment of Cerulean Warblers (Setophaga Cerulea) in the Ozarks Brayden D. Johnson, Arkansas Tech University Online 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Frida Martinez, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Proactive Mental Health Assistance via Agentic LLM Chatbots with Retrieval-Augmented Generation Shaira Wajiha, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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ProxyConnec: A LoRa-Based Proactive Safety Communication System for Off-Grid Environments Shruti Bhandari, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Luke Cantu, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Stories of Readiness: University Students’ Experiences and Understandings of Disaster Preparedness Takiya Hutchinson, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Weathering the Storm Online: Risk Communication During the 2026 Arkansas Winter Storm Latifat A. Sodiya, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
When the Caregiver Becomes the Wounded Gracelin L. Young, Arkansas Tech University Face-to-face 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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